Intensive treatment, community setting
Learn about MindWork Group’s Intensive Outpatient Program, in which every aspect is grounded in your successful return to everyday life.
MindWork Group Intensive Outpatient Program Includes
A higher level of care than standard therapy, which means more time spent in treatment each week.
Individualized Treatment Plans
Our team of experienced clinicians will create a customized treatment plan tailored to your challenges and needs.
Intimate Environment
Our program has a maximum of 9 participants at a time, creating an experience that fosters a sense of community.
A Dedicated Team of Experts
Each of our patients is assigned a primary therapist, psychiatrist and family therapist, in addition to other expert clinicians.
Psychiatrist-Led Groups
10 out of 15 hours of group therapy are facilitated by one or more psychiatrists.
Medication Management
Our doctors will work closely with you to assess your medication needs.
3:1 Patient to Doctor Ratio
Our 3 doctors care for a maximum of 9 patients. Our two-week initial evaluation includes over 20 hours spent with our physician staff.
We’re Dedicated to You
At MindWork Group we help you develop a working theory of your mind and an understanding of how it came to be this way. These insights alleviate suffering and facilitate growth and development.
Watch the video below to learn more about the Intensive Outpatient Program.
Program Structure
The MindWork Group IOP is organized into three phases, each offering a different level of care and support.
Phase 1
Intensive Evaluation/Treatment with an option for supportive housing.
This phase begins with an initial 2 week commitment to the program with daily attendance, Monday through Friday. Learn more →
Phase 2
Intensive Treatment with optional supportive housing.
Phase 2 offers less intensive treatment, with the goal of supporting you in returning to life outside of the program. Learn more →
Phase 3
Outpatient psychological and psychiatric services with supportive housing available if needed.
Phase 3 represents a transition back to life in full swing. Learn more →
What We Treat
Mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder (often called manic-depression)
Borderline (BPD), narcissistic, avoidant and other personality disorders
Substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders
PTSD, C-PTSD, trauma & dissociative disorders that benefit from trauma-informed care
Anxiety, social anxiety and panic disorders
Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
Difficulties associated with attention, adult ADHD and information processing
Patients with psychiatric disorders complicated by psychotic symptoms and disordered thinking. We strive to move beyond symptom focus to help those patients who struggle with activities of daily living due to these symptoms
Non-suicidal self-injury including cutting and other self-harming behaviors
Failure to launch - Emerging adults who have struggled to transition into independent life
Who We Treat
Our program is best suited for those who:
Feel stuck or plateaued in outpatient treatment
Need more support than intermittent therapy appointments and/or med management alone
Have ongoing difficulty handling daily life despite repeated treatment attempts
Haven’t maintained improvement in their state of mind and relationships despite multiple attempts
Seek step-down treatment that provides a bridge back to independent living after inpatient treatment for mental health emergencies.
Have concerns that their current diagnosis or treatment plan does not reflect the most up-to-date or evidence-based knowledge
Want an alternative to residential or inpatient treatment that lets them stay at home or in our nearby supportive living home
Prefer close personal attention in a comfortable, non-hospital setting with a sense of community
Find that routine psychiatric care is too fragmented and compromised by insurance company restrictions
Have had a breakdown in the context of a major life transition such as retirement, divorce, empty nest, starting college, move, or a new job.
Meet our psychiatrists
Thomas Franklin, M.D.
President and CEO
Dr. Franklin is a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst. He has written about his own struggles with depression and is an advocate for easier access to high quality comprehensive mental health care for everyone.
Marina Nikhinson, M.D.
Executive Vice President and COO
Dr. Nikhinson is a board certified psychiatrist and psychotherapist. Her long standing interests in attachment theory and importance of early life help patients understand their struggles.
Zac Cordner, M.D., Ph.D
Staff Psychiatrist
With a commitment to person-centered, evidence-based treatment, Dr. Cordner sees comprehensive care as involving the body, the mind, and the environment of every individual.
Concerned about the MindWork IOP being the right fit?
You may consider our Multidisciplinary Intensive 2 Week Consultation which:
Offers 1:1 assessment with various members of our team, including at least 2 of our psychiatrists
Includes 12+ hours a week
Available to adults and teens 16+
Ideal for individuals who may not be ready for groups, prefer more confidentiality, or are looking for an entirely individualized assessment
Available off-site
Contact us for pricing and details
Testimonials
The program and related support from the Mind Work Group encouraged me to re-engage in routine life activities and provided me with a great sense of accomplishment. In addition to the daily group sessions where we openly discussed group members' issues and challenges, I received individual guidance and advice from Dr. Franklin and his team whenever I needed it. This was critical to my progress and improvement over time. (After leaving MindWork Group), I have successfully engaged in productive employment, become physically active and developed skills to have a more positive outlook on life.
– A MINDWORK GROUP PATIENT
